Ending Violence in Teen Dating Relationships: A Resource Guide for Parents and Pastors

by Al Miles

Miles , a nationally recognized expert in the fieldof domestic violence and teen relationship violence, explores the complex issue of teen dating violence.Through interviews and other research, he provides criticalinformation that parents, caregivers, clergy, and educatorscan use to protect teens and help them foster healthy datingrelationships. Miles offers thoughtful advice and answers to such What constitutes violence in teen dating relationships?Why is the problem so pervasive? What are the warningsigns that parents and other caring adults can watch for thatmay indicate a teen is being either abused or abusive? Andwhat can the church do to help?

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 9, 2005

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thirty-three percent of teenaged girls report having experienced violence at the hands of a dating partner. Among adolescent and college-age women, 70% of all reported sexual assaults are date rape. Reverend Miles is a straight-talking, down to earth pastor with a great deal of experience, and a very even-handed way of talking about a difficult subject. He addresses the ways that abusers use Christianity against the women they abuse, the particular problems of abused teens, and a different sub-set of problems in the African-American community. He also offers many suggestions for how we can all help to support and keep safe victims of dating violence.

[Joyce Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every teen's parent needs to read this book!